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One half of our favorite Hunting team turns 26 today - and yes, it's hard for us to believe that Jared Padalecki is so darn young. Happy birthday, Jared!

We've loved watching Jared show off his acting chops in Supernatural, marveling at the guy's talent as storylines got more complex and deep. Sam could have been a bit of a one-note character - his only goal was to find Jess' killer and then get back to his normal life. But Jared brought more layers to Sam then we originally could have imagined. We've seen Sam confront more horrors than we can count, including horrors within himself. He discovered he could never have the "normal" life he always craved, and he fought that fate, then embraced it. Along the way, he fought his father (while showing just how similar he and John could be), sparred with his brother (emotionally, physically and philosophically), and battled demons both literal and figurative. He even came back from the dead!

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After watching the incredible "Skin" last week, we're a little disappointed by "Hook Man." The plot is questionable, and the damsel in distress fails to capture our attention (even though she does briefly capture Sam's!).

In our "Hook Man" podcast, Sarah, Mia and I wonder if we should start carrying around salt-filled shotguns. Also, could that girl have been batting her eyelashes at Sam any more quickly? Wait until your boyfriend's body gets cold, we say!

We discuss the not-that-scary hook man and the excessive exposition that weighed down the episode for us. There's also some talk about Sam's puppy dog eyes and their wondrous powers -- powers that thankfully so far have only been used for good.

Listen to our Supernatural podcast for "Hook Man" and let us know what you think in the comments!

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The Winchesters are many things: brave Hunters, kick-ass fighters, snarky scene-stealers, tragic heroes… the list goes on. But are they fashion icons? We here at The CW Source say yes.

No, seriously, hear us out. The Winchesters are quintessential style leaders in that they have determined a signature look and they stick to it, no matter what the dictates of fashion say. According to Sam and Dean, the well-dressed man is wearing layers this season, and every other season. We're talking lots of layers: t-shirt, Henley, flannel shirt of hoodie, and jacket, at the very least. Round out the outfit with well-worn jeans and a few choice accessories (potentially mystical amulet, beer-opening ring, string bracelet, embellished laptop) and then add the finishing touch – copious weaponry. Finish off with the most important layer of all: A gorgeous, growling muscle car that oozes sex appeal. Voila!

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We've been Kripke'd! Mia and I had no idea what that meant until we watched "Skin," definitely the most revolting episode we've seen so far -- but also one of the best, since it revealed so much about the psychology of the brothers.

In our "Skin" podcast, Sarah, Mia and I discuss the abuse that poor Sam has to endure this week, speculate about what shapeshifter-as-Dean's rants tell us about Dean's innermost thoughts, and wonder what's next for the Winchesters now that their quest has become more complicated.

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This episode wasn't quite as creepy as "Phantom Traveler," but we still enjoyed it.

The Bloody Mary legend gets us reminiscing about our own preteen sleepover horror stories (thankfully, no eye-gouging -- just a frozen bra or two). We're intrigued by the Winchesters' secrets: Sam's we know, but Dean's is still a mystery. And Sam's many layers have us wondering what else lies beneath the surface...

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Poor Mia! She's already afraid of flying, and now we've subjected her to the airborne exorcism of "Phantom Traveler."

We like seeing the brothers' dynamic change this week -- we saw Dean's vulnerable side and watched Sam take control and calm him down. But there's so much more to discuss: the many types of demons (Mia and I are still learning), the trials and tribulations of getting holy water in your carry-on, and our take on the guys sporting suits for the first time. Plus, we're wondering what the elusive John Winchester is up to...

Listen to our Supernatural podcast for "Phantom Traveler" and let us know what you think in the comments!

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A lot has been happening on the Supernatural front. First up, Variety reports that Supernatural’s Fearless Leader/Malevolent Genius Eric Kripke has signed a two-year deal with Warner Bros. TV. In addition to running Supernatural, Kripke will develop new projects for the company. Potential projects? Well, Kripke has said he wanted to do a sort of Supernatural prequel set in the Old West and exploring some of the show’s mythology (like the origin of the Colt, we assume?)

But that’s not all: TV Guide broke the news that Katie Cassidy is gone from the show. “She’s great, but this was unfortunately a financial decision — purely budgetary, because creatively she was terrific," Kripke said. "I have nothing but great affection for Katie, and she was great for the show. It was a very difficult business decision about the realities we are in."

We can’t say we’re totally surprised – after all, Katie had some serious detractors, and Ruby did seem pretty darn dead in the season finale (what with being possessed, then dispossessed by Lilith.) Still, it’s a bit of a shock, since Ruby seemed to be an important character. What do you think about the news?

A hilarious Jared story and great Jared pics from Sydney after the jump, so keep reading!

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There's an overwhelming sense of dread in this episode, and we ended up pretty freaked out by the end (it didn't help that the lights in the podcasting room flickered ominously while we were watching the scary bathtub scene).

In our Supernatural podcast for "Dead in The Water," Sarah, Mia and I argue about the appropriate way to bathe, love how the brothers balance each other out ("Thanks, college boy!"), and wonder whether or not Wisconsin is inherently creepy. Wee also address the debate in last week's comments.

Listen to our podcast for "Dead in The Water" and let us know what you think in the comments!

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We're back with another Supernatural podcast! What starts out as a genuinely creepy episode turns into monster-movie fare -- but that doesn't mean "Wendigo's" not worth watching. It's worth it just to see the beginnings of the Winchester relationship and the boys' conflicting attitudes about hunting.

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Papa Winchester is rolling in movie roles. Jeffrey Dean Morgan has been cast in Shanghai as an American who is killed in the Japanese-occupied city before the attack on Pearl Harbor. He'll be starring alongside John Cusack and Ken Watanabe.

We're always happy to hear about Jeffrey getting cast in films -- we think he's an amazing actor and a great guy. But this particular notice made us especially gleeful, because The Hollywood Reporter identified him by his Supernatural credit rather than bringing up that recurring role on Grey's Anatomy again. Finally!

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Sarah and I have finally gotten around to starting the podcast for Supernatural (and we'll force Jackie to do it with us once she's back from Italy. While I can't say that I'm looking forward to all the gore that I'm sure will take place, the Pilot episode was really great.

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The CW has a sizzling new lineup coming to us this fall and we couldn't be more excited! Not only are some of our favorites back, we've got new shows that are sure to have us talking.

Monday Nights

The winning combo of Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill will be back and filled with drama.

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Dean dead? How can it be? Well, I guess anything can happen when the Winchester brothers are involved. This episode had us in tears, especially since we'll have to wait a few months to see our boys again. Until then, here's Jason C. with a recap of the finale.

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Holy crap. Holy crap! Supernatural hit us with the most shocking finale we’ve seen since the beloved Metallicar was t-boned by a semi. How could they do this to us?

We catch up with the guys when Dean’s got about 30 hours to live. Things are looking grim for Dean – he’s dreaming of Hellhounds, hallucinating demon faces, and generally cursing his fate. The good news? Bobby thinks he might be able to help. Now that they know Lilith holds the contract, they can track her down and kill her. How hard could it be?

Pretty darn hard, thank you. Lilith is a bad-ass, and the normal demon-fighting procedures won’t cut it. Sam wants to summon Ruby to get her knife but Dean won’t hear of it. She lies! Sam sneaks off to summon Ruby anyway – give me your demon-killing knife! Ruby says that won’t do a whole hell of a lot, but Sam? He just might already have the skills he needs to save Dean. See those demon-controlling powers that Old Yellow Eyes gave to his general are lying dormant in Sam. If he can tap into them, he can control Lilith and save Dean.

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Last week was a super creepy episode of Supernatural and we loved it! Here's the Jason C. recap to get you ready for tonight's season finale:

For MORE, check out the full recap of Time is on My Side.

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We're backing away slowly from the melon ballers after this episode of Supernatural! Seriously-we haven't been that freaked out (or grossed out) in a very, very long time. Something about the immortal Dr. Benton, with is stitched-up face and borrowed organs, just gave us the willies. Gah!

The guys investigate a town where people are turning up with missing livers, or waking up in a bathtub full of ice minus a kidney. Could it be zombies? Well, not unless zombies are suddenly using Civil War-era surgical techniques. The various bits are being harvested.

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Last week on Supernatural, the dead figured out a way to call their loved ones from the great beyond, and even Dean wasn't spared from this eerie phenomenon -- John calls him with an idea of how to get out of his deal. Jason C. has the recap!

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Check out a clip from tonight's all-new Supernatural. Don't watch if you prefer to remain unspoiled!

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We're getting to the end of the season, and Supernatural seems to be pulling out all the stops. This episode struck just the right balance between scary and poignant, between touching and downright creepy. How do they do it?

The case of the week is pretty eerie - the dead seem to be calling still-living loved ones in one Ohio town, and people aren't dealing well. One guy ends up blowing his brains out after spending too much time on the phone with an insistent - and deceased - high school sweetheart. Dean wants to find out why, but Sam is more interested in working on that other case - you know, the one where we're interviewing everyone we can think of on the face of the planet to get you out of your deal? It's not working, Dean replies - no one can help me, not even Ruby. She told me so herself.

Dean changes his tune when he gets his own seriously long-distance call - it's John, and he says he's got a way to free Dean from his deal. Dean is elated, but Sam is skeptical - how do we know it will work? What are the odds of Dad calling you from beyond the grave? Maybe we should slow down... Dean doesn't want to hear it - this is my last chance, why are you raining on my parade? Gah!

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Supernatural returned last week with new episodes (finally!). In "Ghostfacers," the brothers took a break from their usual gig to star in a reality show... only to find out that the horror was a little too real. Jason C. has the recap!

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